If your breasts are different sizes or shapes, you are not alone. While perfect breasts are the standard in Hollywood, very few women are actually born with identical breasts. Asymmetry is a very common occurrence and may manifest in many ways, including shape, size, nipple height, or areola size variations.

While asymmetry in natural breast tissue is normal, you don’t have to keep them that way. Expert surgical correction from Dr. Robert Aycock is an effective avenue to ensure your breasts are more closely matched.

Could You Benefit From Corrective Breast Surgery?

For many women, the philosophy that “you feel good when you look good” rings true. A physical imbalance can lead to feelings of self-consciousness or low self-esteem, and a surgical improvement can free the mind from obsessing over these imperfections. Thankfully, breast surgery offers a time-tested option for women who want to improve the appearance of differing breasts.

You may be a good candidate for breast asymmetry surgery if you are bothered by the appearance of your asymmetrical breasts, the imbalance makes it difficult to find bras or clothes that fit, and you feel a change would enhance your self-confidence.

Personal Breast Design

Breast asymmetry surgery requires an in-depth physical evaluation to fully understand the problem and develop a fitting solution. You want to make sure your surgeon has many years of experience along with the proper skill necessary to deliver a beautiful, natural-looking result. If you undergo corrective breast surgery on one or both breasts, Dr. Aycock will tailor your procedure to precisely fit your personal needs.

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Depending on your degree of asymmetry, Dr. Aycock will choose the technique or combination of techniques carefully to deliver ideal proportions. While slight asymmetry can often be corrected with minimal manual excision and tissue reshaping, more dramatic cases of imbalance may require additional or alternative methods.

A breast augmentation procedure can be performed with two different sized implants to help you achieve a uniform appearance. If you have one breast that is much larger than the other, a breast reduction may be used to even out the tissue. After a thorough physical examination and discussion of your breast appearance goals, you and Dr. Aycock will decide on the best method of achieving your perfect result.

A more aesthetically pleasing, balanced breast appearance can do wonders to create a positive body image. To discuss your breast asymmetry correction opportunities, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the Bay Area.

Why Consider Breast Enlargement?

Breast enlargement, also known as breast augmentation, is an extremely popular cosmetic surgery procedure that helps women achieve their ideal breast appearance and improve self-image. Women who have lost volume due to aging or pregnancy, or who have had a mastectomy can also benefit from augmentation. If you are self-conscious about small breast size or your breasts are asymmetrical, you may benefit from an enlargement procedure. Silicone implants let you chose the size, shape and texture to get the results you’ve always imagined.

Benefits of Augmentation

A physical change can be a great catalyst for emotional change, as well. Women who choose to enhance their figures with silicone breast implants enjoy a very positive impact on their lives. Patients report having increased confidence in social, professional and romantic interactions, and many women draw on this newfound confidence to make bold steps in different aspects of their lives.

How It’s Done

Dr. Robert Aycock performs breast augmentation surgery after a thorough consultation during which all of the benefits, risks and healing information are presented. Incisions are most often placed under the breast.  The new generation, FDA-approved silicone gel implants (saline is available also) are inserted underneath the pectoral muscle and sutures are used to close up the incisions.

Recovery Period

Breast enlargement patients can expect some downtime, which varies by the individual’s healing progress and lifestyle.  Most patients will take one week off work and will not typically resume aerobic activity for six weeks.  Pain medication and antibiotics help control discomfort and encourage successful healing. Swelling may last up to several months and some patients may experience some bruising.

Dr. Aycock will give you detailed instructions for the care of your incision sites and explain your timeline for resuming normal activities. If you have any questions about healing, our team is readily available to make sure you get through the recovery process smoothly.

To learn more about breast augmentation with silicone implants, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up a consultation. Also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’sPremier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

Every woman has a uniquely beautiful form. But for many females, small breast size, asymmetrical breasts, or imbalanced breast shape can be a source of self-consciousness or embarrassment. A change in breast size or shape can be a very positive way to enhance physical proportions and improve self-confidence.

Thanks to safe cosmetic surgery, features like breast appearance can be altered using today’s state-of-the-art techniques. Breast enlargement surgery is a wonderful way to improve your form and achieve the proportions you have always dreamed of.

So, how do you choose the breast implants that are right for you? Here, we offer a few brief suggestions on ways you can make the decision an easy one.

• Choose Your Material. Silicone implants offer safety and comfort along with a very natural look and feel. Plus, there are many options as far as style and texture are concerned. Saline implants are also available in a variety of shapes and sizes; however they are a less popular choice for today’s breast augmentation patients.

• Learn From Past Patients. Check out before and after photos of breast enlargement patients to see which types of implants you prefer. Speak to other women who have had breast enlargement surgery and get details on their experiences.

• Ask Your Doctor. Try to communicate your ideal breast appearance to your surgeon to help him or her better understand your goals. You can bring in magazine photos and articulate exactly what you don’t like about your breasts to help your doctor recommend your best choice.

If you are hoping to enhance your figure with breast implants, a skilled breast surgeon can help you choose the size and style of implant that will give you the results you are looking for. To learn more, talk to an experienced cosmetic team about your breast implant options. A good place to start is to contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay Area for experienced plastic surgery advice.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

You wouldn’t trade in the joys of parenting for anything. But as you age, you begin to understand how having children can take an immense toll on the body. There are the obvious physical changes, from sagging breasts and stretchmarks to excess fat in places that were once tight and toned. Then there’s the slowed metabolism that occurs with aging, as well as the fact that extra weight becomes so much harder to lose after childbirth.

So, what’s a busy mom with little time for fitness supposed to do to stay in great shape? Not to worry, there is a special treatment geared toward moms like you: the Mommy Makeover. This plastic surgery plan is customized to target those areas of the body you feel need the most help. During the Mommy Makeover procedure, your plastic surgeon will combine a few techniques to help you achieve your body goals. The result is a tightened, more youthful contour that you can be proud to show off!

Here are some of the cosmetic enhancements that a Mommy Makeover may include:

• Liposuction – Get rid of unwanted pockets of fat in the abdomen, thighs, arms, and other areas for a rejuvenated overall appearance.
• Breast Surgery – Choose from breast enlargement, breast lift, or breast reduction to get the perfect breast size and contour.
• Tummy Tuck – Stretched-out abdominal muscles and excess skin and fat can be repaired with this popular procedure for moms.
• Buttock Lift – Reshape a flabby or dimpled buttock region for a more youthful look.
• Leg Lift (Thigh Lift) – Target the stubborn upper and lower thighs with this procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat and create a toned appearance.
• VelaShape – This nonsurgical cellulite-reduction process is a wonderful alterative for moms looking to reshape the thighs, buttocks, hips or abdomen.

After all you do for your children, why not do something wonderful for yourself? Talk to Dr. Robert Aycock about the Mommy Makeover treatment options available at his San Francisco Bay Area plastic surgery center. He also offers affordable payment plans to help you fit the cost of surgery into your budget.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

If you are considering enhancing your shape with the plastic surgery procedure breast augmentation, there are a few things you should know to help you decide if this is the right option for you.

About Breast Augmentation

First of all, it is good to understand what breast augmentation can and cannot do for you.  Breast surgery can improve contour, restore breast volume and balance asymmetrical breasts. And while this popular procedure will increase your breast size and enhance  breast appearance, it is not designed to combat extreme sagging due to age or breast feeding. The breast lift procedure is often done in combination with or instead of breast augmentation to help lift and reposition breasts.

Your First Breast Enlargement Visit

Not everyone is a candidate for breast enlargement. You will need to schedule an initial consultation with a skilled surgeon for a thorough evaluation. Once you are approved for augmentation, your doctor will go over all of the risks and benefits of surgery and let you know exactly what to expect. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. You can minimize these risks by choosing a highly trained plastic surgeon and following the specific pre- and post-op instructions.

Your breast augmentation surgeon can help you choose from saline or silicone breast implants, and decide on the perfect cup size. You will have the opportunity to view breast enlargement before and after photos, as well, to see what kinds of results are possible.  Together, you will choose the ideal breast incision location, either in the breast crease, the areola, or the armpit. During this time, you will go over the affordable financing options that are available.

After Breast Enlargement

After the one-to-two hour procedure, a bandage will be applied to help with healing. Patients often return to work within a couple of days, although healing times will vary based on your individual situation. After the recovery period is complete, you will enjoy your new, shapelier figure and the enhanced self-confidence that comes with looking your best!

To learn more about the benefits of breast augmentation, talk to skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay area.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant